JULIUS CAESAR. AR Denarius (3.81 gms), Military Mint Traveling with Caesar, 49 B.C. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 4/5.
Cr-443/1; CRI-9; Syd-1006; RSC-49. Obverse: Elephant advancing right, trampling upon horned serpent; Reverse: Emblems of the pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, securis, and apex. With just the slightest degree of gentle handling upon the high points, this immensely pleasing specimen offers enticing eye appeal and presents much better centering than is generally encountered for this ever-popular emission.
Estimate: $1500 - $2500